Things to do in Yaeyama District

The shallow sea and clear water were so clear that it was hard to tell where the water ended and the land ended.

The island is large enough that you can easily get around on foot. Time flows slowly in the traditional Ryukyu scenery, making it the perfect place to soothe your tired body and mind.

Kaiji Beach is famous for its star sand. It's much harder to find star sand than it was 20 years ago, but it's a lovely beach where you can relax. There were lots of hermit crabs (lol).

Due to the epidemic in 2020, it is difficult to see foreign tourists on the island. As a Chinese who cannot return to China, I took a spontaneous trip to Okinawa at the end of the year. After the plane landed in Ishigaki Island, I took a boat directly to Iriomote Island. The mangrove ecology on the island is good, and the islanders are also very friendly and humorous. Due to the rainy weather and winter, I did not participate in the diving project this time. I wandered around the hotel aimlessly and came to a pristine beach-Nakano Coast. The beach full of plastic garbage is in sharp contrast with the clear sea water. It is really sad to feel the breath of the motherland in this way.

[Heavenly Beach] Nishihama Beach in March is the best! There are few cancellations We are blessed with good weather The sunshine is like summer The breeze is fresh and cool with low humidity It's hot but cool ☀️ A businessman who came after work He didn't bring his swimsuit We also found the members of the Ishigakijima Women's Camera Club 📸! You need a swimsuit and towel here Nishihama Beach doesn't have a beach opening We recommend bringing them so you can be ready when it's sunny

I remember that on a previous visit I climbed to the top, felt the breeze, looked down, and discovered a cafe which I headed over to, so I went there hoping to see the changes on the island from above. However, it seems that it has not been possible to climb to the top since 2016, and currently the area in front of the stairs is blocked off, which is a shame as it has deteriorated. Its role as a tourist destination has now come to an end, so most people probably don't need to visit, but if you're interested, please do.